Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Strathmere food drive STRATHMERE — The Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club is hosting a food drive from 9 a.m. to noon July 4 that will benefit the Church of the Resurrection Food Pantry in Marmora. The group is seeking non-perishable items, essential household goods and monetary donations to help support local families in need. Drop off is […]
A better thrifting experience
Shore Auxiliary Thrift Shop refreshed, offers bargain hour SOMERS POINT – Thrifting has never been more popular. From savvy bargain hunters and vintage collectors to environmentally conscious shoppers, millions of Americans are embracing secondhand shopping for its affordability, sustainability and the excitement of discovering one-of-a-kind treasures. According to ThredUp’s 2025 Resale Report, the U.S. secondhand […]
Ocean City Theatre Company to celebrate 15th Broadway Brunch July 19
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) invites community members, patrons, and supporters to attend its 15th Annual Broadway Brunch at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, at The Flanders Hotel. The Broadway Brunch is OCTC’s signature fundraising event, bringing together theater lovers, community leaders, and supporters for an afternoon of entertainment, celebration and recognition of individuals whose dedication […]
OCBP doing outreach on beach safety, CPR with classes, coloring books
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol is conducting outreach this summer to preach safety at the shore and to teach CPR. Members were on the boardwalk in front of the Music Pier on June 16 handing out coloring books with beach safety lessons and conducting mini-CPR sessions. They’ll be repeating this in the […]
Letting the creative juices flow with a ‘tye-dying’ experience at Arts Center
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Arts Center is home to monthly exhibitions in its gallery, extensive classes in visual and performing arts in its multiple studios and popular — and energetic — youth camps in the summertime. The Arts Center, or OCAC, sponsors bus trips to arts destinations, hosts speakers and performers and has […]
Ocean City Beach Patrol certifies, swears in new rookie class
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol certified and swore in its 2026 rookie class of lifeguards Wednesday evening, June 24. The OCBP welcomed 27 rookie lifeguards. Deputy Chief Tony Mehalic, City Clerk Melissa Rasner and Chief Erich Becker led the ceremony in front of the entire OCBP and families gathered by the First […]
Two charged with assault, other crimes in North Wildwood incident
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Two young men were charged in connection with an incident that reportedly left three people injured in North Wildwood June 22, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and North Wildwood Police Chief Katherine Madden. They announced the arrest of Alpacino Carrero, 20, of Philadelphia, Pa., and a […]
Cape May County psychiatrist admits to 17 felony counts
CAMDEN – A Cape May County psychiatrist admitted to issuing invalid prescriptions for Adderall, Vyvanse, and Xanax, and other drugs, often to his sexual partners and known drug addicts, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced June 24. Licensed psychiatrist Louis Morelli, 73, of Cape May County, who owned and operated his own psychiatry practice in Smithville, […]
Upper Township EMS delivers baby in ambulance
SEAVILLE — Upper Township Emergency Medical Services (Squad 21) and the Rosario family had a Father’s Day to remember when an ambulance crew safely delivered a baby boy in the back of an ambulance Sunday morning, June 21. According to Chief John Brittin, Upper Township EMS was dispatched to the Seaville section of the township at […]
Upper Township renews Deauville license despite complaints
PETERSBURG – Upper Township Committee approved the renewal of the local liquor license for the Deauville Inn despite objections from a group of Strathmere residents. In doing so, the committee on Monday also declined to tie local zoning law to the liquor license in a way that makes it reportable to the state Alcoholic Beverage […]